GENDER is a concept which is used to refer to women and men. This term
is used to convey the fact that in most cases, the social distinctions
between men and women; for example the postions they play and the social
status they have are socially contructed and allocated. Gender is distinguished
from sex, which is biologically determined. Because "gender" is socially
contructed, it is affected by many factors and therefore, it varies in
time, place and context.